Recall 16V739000: 2011–2014 Dodge Charger Police and 7 other models
- Report received
- Oct 13, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Potentially affected
- 74,811vehicles
- Model years
- 2007–2014
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Possible consequence
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2011 Dodge Charger Police4 complaints
- 2012 Dodge Charger Police13 complaints
- 2013 Dodge Charger Police7 complaints
- 2014 Dodge Charger Police3 complaints
- 2010 Dodge RAM 3500150 complaints
- 2011 Dodge RAM 3500225 complaints
- 2012 Dodge RAM 3500366 complaints
- 2011 Dodge RAM 450014 complaints
- 2012 Dodge RAM 450010 complaints
- 2011 Dodge RAM 550023 complaints
- 2012 Dodge RAM 550040 complaints
- 2013 Ram 2500178 complaints
- 2007 Ram 35006 complaints
- 2008 Ram 35004 complaints
- 2009 Ram 35003 complaints
- 2013 Ram 3500115 complaints
- 2008 Ram 45000 complaints
- 2009 Ram 45001 complaints
- 2010 Ram 45001 complaints
- 2013 Ram 45003 complaints
- 2008 Ram 55000 complaints
- 2009 Ram 55000 complaints
- 2010 Ram 55000 complaints
- 2013 Ram 55004 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.